Sheffield Hallam University begins €6.8m European project utilising AI to combat online child sexual exploitation
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have begun working with key partner organisations from across the EU on a €6.8m project to combat online child sexual exploitation.
Hallam designed app that keeps UN workers safe in Afghanistan shortlisted for Times Higher award
A life-saving security app developed by Sheffield Hallam University and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been nominated for a prestigious Times Higher Education award.
Sheffield Hallam graduate chosen to lead a project to create a virtual art gallery for children
A graduate has been selected to lead a project to create a virtual art gallery to encourage creativity in special needs and primary school children.
First-of-its-kind study will develop VR scenarios to help children overcome social anxiety disorders
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £35,000 to develop a platform of home-based immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios to help alleviate social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms amongst children.
UK-Australian research partnership launches new Global Security and Society Institute
Sheffield Hallam University (UK) and La Trobe University (Australia) have launched a new joint research institute to help societies tackle complex global security challenges.
Hallam researchers developing virtual reality games to help people rehabilitate from swallowing disorder
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University are developing new immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios which will help people to rehabilitate and recover from dysphagia, a swallowing disorder which is highly prevalent in older populations.
Radiotherapy tattoos can be a painful reminder of cancer – but 3D imaging could be the solution
Every day in the UK over 150 women will be given the devastating news that they have breast cancer. This is the start of a long journey of treatments most likely followed by radiotherapy to the breast or chest wall. What many people might not realise though is that radiographers often use small permanent black ink tattoos in order to position a patient underneath the radiotherapy machine. But new technology, called surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT), uses three dimensional imaging to help radiographers position patients, avoiding the need for tattoos.
World-leading research centre appoints new Deputy Director
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has appointed a new Deputy Director to drive forward its mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.